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Old 05-06-13, 07:56 PM
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I just never post anything, But my name is Luis Islas. You can call me Louie. I currently own a 93 RX-7. I had a 90 T2 before my FD. Funny how my name is 13BLouie and I don't have a 13B anymore. lol I wanted to see what the V8 thing was all about. And I got an amazing deal on my LS1. Got the engine, wiring harness, ECU and a T56 tranny for 1,500. So I couldn't pass on the deal. And I had just finished blowing my rotary. Well hope to meet most of you. I live in LA. Well Fullerton to be exact.
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What's up Louie. how's the v8 running in your 7, do you like it better?
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Originally Posted by RubenX7 FuentesC3S
What's up Louie. how's the v8 running in your 7, do you like it better?
It's fun to drive but I do miss the rotary sound. And it's funny how ppl look over when I pull up next to them.
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Originally Posted by marquez1681
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Yes I have some up on my gallery.
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Old 05-23-13, 10:33 AM
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Nice Louie, that thing looks clean!
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whyd you go v8? jus wonderin
Old 05-24-13, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RubenX7 FuentesC3S
Nice Louie, that thing looks clean!
Thanks, she actually looks nothing like this anymore. I'll post pics when she's done.
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Originally Posted by Victor Liu
whyd you go v8? jus wonderin
I got my LS1 and T56 trans for 1,500 and my rear rotor apex seals had just taken a ****. That's really the only reason. lol
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im sorry to hear that but at least youve got a torque monster on your hands now xD
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Hi Louie, that is a good deal I would not have passed myself. I spent that much just on my 13B T alone. And the LS1 is a good alternative being that it is light weight. Is it possible a turbo, or two will be added to your LS1????
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Hey Louie I was wondering how much you think your car was worth in that first picture when it was "clean." I'm in the market for a stock FD that's why. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Victor Liu
im sorry to hear that but at least youve got a torque monster on your hands now xD
It's all good man. The way I see it, everything happens for a reason. The LS is cool and fun to drive. I want to buy another FD and keep it rotary.
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Hi Louie, that is a good deal I would not have passed myself. I spent that much just on my 13B T alone. And the LS1 is a good alternative being that it is light weight. Is it possible a turbo, or two will be added to your LS1????
I want to turbo my LS. But I'm going to focus on my suspension and brakes right now. As soon as that's done I'm definitely going to research a good turbo setup. But after seeing these pics I'm leaning more for a twin turbo set up. lol
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Originally Posted by TwentyDW
Hey Louie I was wondering how much you think your car was worth in that first picture when it was "clean." I'm in the market for a stock FD that's why. Thanks
I got my FD for 15k off the original owner. It's a touring model with black interior. It was completely stock. Had the stock stereo and everything. I think it was worth 15K. But that was 3 years ago.
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post pic when done i would like to see it
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Originally Posted by 13BLouie
I want to turbo my LS. But I'm going to focus on my suspension and brakes right now. As soon as that's done I'm definitely going to research a good turbo setup. But after seeing these pics I'm leaning more for a twin turbo set up. lol
Do it!! Do it!! After you finish your suspension and brakes of course .
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Originally Posted by Victor Liu
whyd you go v8? jus wonderin
Do you feel the difference in handeling with the heavier V8?
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Originally Posted by verde2002
Do you feel the difference in handeling with the heavier V8?
With stock struts yes. Handles like ****. But after putting a good set of coilovers the problem went away.
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